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About
Gideon Keter

African Development Strategist and Advocate for a Brighter Kenyan Future

  • As a seasoned African Development Strategist with extensive experience in Emerging Markets, I, Gideon Keter, am dedicated to driving positive change in Kenya and across the continent. My passion lies in promoting inclusive agribusiness, gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), youth empowerment, and data-driven advocacy.
  • I leverage my proven record of policy impact and partnership development to empower individuals and organizations, be it in the government sector, NGOs, or the private sector. Together, we strive towards achieving sustainable development goals and creating lasting and impactful solutions for a brighter future in Africa.
  • My core values lie in promoting unity and collaboration. I believe that Kenyan diversity should enrich our nation, not divide it. As a servant leader, I see it as my responsibility to reach out to all Kenyans, bridge divides, and work together to overcome longstanding challenges.
  • My mission is to contribute to Kenya’s transformation by advocating for pro-youth policies built on excellence and selfless service. I envision mentoring a generation of young professionals and transformational leaders who will shape a brighter future for our beloved country.

Career History

Gideon Keter is a Senior policy strategist with 10+ years of pan-African experience in health, agribusiness, economic development, and youth empowerment. Track record of securing policy wins,  mobilizing resources, and leading multi-sector partnerships for social impact.

2024
Senior Sustainable Development Policy Strategist : Emerging Africa Markets
Asia- Africa Chamber of Commerce
2024
2023
Senior Policy & Partnership Director
Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association (KYPA)
2023
August 2017
Member of Parliament
Youth Representative
August 2017
August 2016
Director Youth Programs
Jubilee Party Youth League
August 2016
December 2014
President - Youth Congress
United Republican Party (URP) Youth Congress.
December 2014
February 2014
Country Director
Youth Senate
February 2014
October 2013
Regional Secretary General
EAMUN - East African Model United Nations, Tanzania
October 2013

Education History

Lifelong Learner & Advocate: Fueled by a passion for positive social change, I’m currently pursuing a Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) from Harvard University’s prestigious Kennedy School (HKS). This program sharpens my leadership skills while building expertise in public policy, perfectly complementing my existing dual Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Information Technology. I’m also furthering my knowledge in public policy through a Master’s program at Kenyatta University and hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Global Governance & Policy (Parliamentary Governance) from McGill University (sponsored by World Bank & IMF).

2024
Mid-Career Master in Public Administration
Havard Kennedy School
2024
2024
Cert. Power and Influence for Positive Impact
Havard Kennedy School (Scholarship)
2024
2023
Masters in Public Policy & Administration
Kenyatta University
2023
2022
PgCert. Global Governance & Policy (Parliamentary Governance)
McGill University Canada (World Bank & IMF Scholarship)
2022
2018
Bachelor Of Art in Political Science, Peace & Armed Conflicts
The University Of Nairobi (UON)
2018
2014
Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology
Kenya Methodist University (KEMU)
2014
2009
Associates in Business Information Technology
Strathmore University (SU)
2009
2007
St. Joseph's Kirandich High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
2007

Policy Progress

Our effective team performance is due to diverse political backgrounds and total dedication to people.

Gideon Keter knows Kenya’s real problems – corruption, poor governance, youth unemployment, and insecurity. As a national youth leader, Gideon Keter is responsible for seeking opportunities and offering policies that can benefit Kenya’s young people.

Here is the list of Bills Gideon Keter and his team have pushed and their progress.

National Youth Council Amendment
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Higher Education Loans Board Amendment
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Central Bank of Kenya Amendment
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Employment Amendment
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Youth Justice Act
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Latest Updates

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